Day2, Short Lesson

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Kerly Way Lesson #2



Class: Life Science
Unit: Environment- Pond Water Testing Project
Topic: First Trip to the Pond & Forming a Hypothesis

Instructional Activities: Students should be able to:

1. Students will develop hypotheses to determine the following:

  • Whether the quality of our pond water is good or polluted
  • Whether or not water quality will be better in some areas of the world or worse
  • Whether or not organisms found in the water will be the same or different all over the world

2. Use appropriate scientific language to clarify observations & to summarize information
3. Convey information to others in written form

Time & Activity

9:15-9:40 A.M. Walk down to the pond to observe the physical characteristics of the water

9:40-10:10 Writing a hypothesis as a whole class activity


Assignment:

(Synthesis) Formulate a hypothesis about the quality of water in the pond based on the following questions:

  • Do you think the water is of good or poor quality? Why?
  • Do you think the water quality will be better in some areas of the worlds or worse? Why?
  • Are the organisms found in the water the same all over the world? Why or why not?


Activity materials needed:

1. Printable students worksheet
2. Appropriate clothing for the field trip


Resources for lesson:

http://www.k12science.org


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